3-D Structures (IMAGE)

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa)

3-D Structures

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The exact three-dimensional structures of various stereoisomers of HBCDs were determined by illuminating the crystals with x-rays. Here, for example, is the structure of (+) alpha HBCD which does not biodegrade well in the environment.

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